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| GeoffReeves PRO Sat 22nd Mar 2008 10:38
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I use flash on my D50 rarely,mostly I try to use natural light but yesterday I used it in a church bell tower which hardly had any light, and once again had to contend with the shadow cast from my Tokina 12-24 lens.
I have decided to get an external flash (?) I need something basic which would not cast any shadows and at the moment thats my only reason for getting one.My budget is £100 max.
Any suggestions would be appreciated,thanks.
(Ooops just noticed one was posted earlier about flash will read also.)
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| Pondy PRO Sat 22nd Mar 2008 15:49
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SB 600 is your only choice really. But invest in a cord to get it off the camera, can't beat camera in one hand and flash in the other. (or on a poncey bracket).
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| GeoffReeves PRO Sat 22nd Mar 2008 19:49
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Thanks Pondy.Im bidding on one now in E bay.
Im also selling my Tokina 12-24 if anyone is interested in the UK.Its on Amazon,it has really nice optics but have to say exposure control is a nightmare !.
When I do get a speedlight, will see how it goes before taking shots with one hand.......
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| Captivelight PRO Tue 25th Mar 2008 10:55
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Might also be worth having a look at the Sigma flash guns? I used to use a Sigma flash on a Nikon D70 with no problem...
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| GeoffReeves PRO Tue 25th Mar 2008 14:42
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I lost out on E Bay.Any particular model of Sigma? Im after a basic one.
Thanks Miles
edit (have found sigma flash with nikon fit,it covers down to 17mm,but I am wanting it down to 10mm as Im buying a sigma 10-20 wide angle lens.Is this possible?)
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| crunch61 PRO Tue 1st Apr 2008 13:45
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Have used 2 versions of the Sigma EF-500DG ST on my Nikons, and neither were that good, both had variable results, so i wouldn't bother with them. I switched to an SB-800.
Your best bet would be hold out for an SB-600 if you really can.
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| GeoffReeves PRO Tue 1st Apr 2008 13:56
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Im still looking at the moment,so thanks everyone for your comments !
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| Pondy PRO Wed 2nd Apr 2008 16:47
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Have you tried kea-photo on ebay? he's very reliable, and as cheap as they get.
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| GeoffReeves PRO Wed 2nd Apr 2008 17:05
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Will have a look.
Edit : prices are great
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| genese PRO Sat 19th Apr 2008 17:04
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get a maglite torch ;) ... works well on long exposures
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| gillardj04 PRO Fri 6th Jun 2008 10:18
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Sorry Troll cannot offer advice on this one.
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| virginiabrill Wed 2nd Jul 2008 15:52
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Originally posted by gillardj04:
Sorry Troll cannot offer advice on this one.
If you don't have something intelligent to say, don't say anything at all!
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| LisaSam67 PRO Sun 6th Jul 2008 12:23
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Originally posted by virginiabrill:
Originally posted by gillardj04:
Sorry Troll cannot offer advice on this one.
If you don't have something intelligent to say, don't say anything at all!
perhaps said Troll thinks it's a comedian?
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| virginiabrill Sun 6th Jul 2008 12:53
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Originally posted by LisaSam67:
perhaps said Troll thinks it's a comedian?
Ha! That's a joke, Lisa!
(hehehehe...maybe I'M the comedian!)
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| kevinandseri Tue 22nd Jul 2008 08:23
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Sigma do an excellent flash gun which costs about half the price of a Nikon SB range (£130 ish)
Sigma EF-530 DG ST Flashgun to fit Nikon AF
with swivel and bounce head, TTL zoom control etc etc and a powerful kick it is a good investment, which we would not be without.
You don't need to spend £££'s for Nikon kit these days.
Kevin and Seri
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